8 Bit Challenge Mania!

Hey, we met at comicon! I'm the one who made the references. And sailor moon, that was a thing that happened. I love your pixel work! Jack Skellington and Luffy tho, wow. You go dude.

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:50:28 -0400

I aim to please with my 8 Bitty goodness! It was QUITE pleasure meeting you guys and I look forward to more antics soon!

I think the Robin is just a placeholder for the moment (I...

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:46:22 -0400

I think the Robin is just a placeholder for the moment (I DEFINITELY want to add him to the Great Revisionist Project!), but this set of Young Justice characters has been LOOOOOONG overdue! (Sorry for the wait, Caleb!!!)

I’m at C2E2 (Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo) this...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:17:42 -0400

I’m at C2E2 (Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo) this weekend at Table N8! Come see me, take the 8 bit challenge and get a print or two — like this WALKING DEAD set which premieres this weekend!!!

This is a special piece going out to MLPGamer — HAPPY...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:16:56 -0400

This is a special piece going out to MLPGamer — HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I wish I had more time to get into other characters, but I PROMISE I’ll return to more of these just as soon as I can!

Doing some catching up on my Etsy pieces (just got three more to...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:09:43 -0400

Doing some catching up on my Etsy pieces (just got three more to finish!) and a couple of requests that I’ve gotten. Hope you like ‘em!!

Dr. Who print

Ghostbusters print

Power Rangers print

Quantum and Woody (and Goat)

One-Piece

A bit of a photo dump! But…YAY — 8 BITS!!!! C-3PO (Yeah,...

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:26:37 -0400

A bit of a photo dump! But…YAY — 8 BITS!!!!

C-3PO (Yeah, I’ve had R2 for a while…)

Dalek and The Silence (for all my Dr. Who fans!!!)

Orko (a Masters of the Universe set IS COMING!!!!)

Space Ghost — of course I did!!! :D

SMALL-PRESS PUBLISHER FIGHTS FUNDERS OVER “U CRE-8...

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:03:04 -0400

SMALL-PRESS PUBLISHER FIGHTS FUNDERS OVER “U CRE-8 COMICS” “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.” —- Mark Twain. A tried and true parable of passion and perseverance, this timeless quote is about to become my life’s mantra as I move forward with my intent to file an injunction against Doug Duncan and Donald Lanouette over the name of their soon-to-launch comapny, “Ucreate Comics.” It’s a brilliant name, to be sure — especially for their proposed business intent (a vote-oriented venture capitalist fund for comic book properties), but it rings far too close to my own “U Cre-8 Comics,” a programming/product line I’ve been running for the past three years.

U Cre-8 Comics is education-based, using the comic book form as a backdrop to support classroom fundamentals like reading comprehension, vocabulary building, creative writing, arithmetic and more. The lines official, public release came in 2011 as a part of the Columbus Metropolitan/Southwest Public Library’s Summer Reading Club with the U Cre-8 Comics: Character Crafter workbook, opening to 27branch presentations that summer and 2 more that fall. The line has been expanded to include nearly 10 more products, each one designed to encourage exploration and entertainment through a particular aspect of comic book creation. Programming has been developed and utilized under the U Cre-8 name, where students can get to know the creative process behind comics, as well as using some of comics’ greatest creations to provide social commentary discussions about acceptance, commitment, diligence and more.

The U Cre-8 Comics: Character Crafter, (which charges users to create their own custom comic book characters, complete with costume design and origin story) has been been used extensively in classrooms throughout Central Ohio, by forward-thinking teachers, who find the U Cre-8 Comics line as an exciting approach to engage their students. It’s also become a highly demanded workshop/panel at multiple comic book conventions, particularly in the Mid-West/East Coast regions, with repeat performances at Derby City Comic Con (Lexingtong, KY), Champion City Comic Con (Springfield, OH), Kokomo-Con (Kokomo, IN), Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo (Chicago, IL) and New York Comic Con (New York, NY). This year, it’s been slated to premiere at three Wizard World shows (Philadelphia, Ohio and Nashville) and talks have begun to bring it to the East Coast Black Age Comic Con in Philadelphia this May. At C2E2 this year, we will also be launching our newest workbook, U Cre-8 Comics: United Superheroes of America (where students will conduct research about one of the fifty states and build a superhero from the information they attain) as a feature of the weekend-long Kids Events.

As a fulltime, small press publisher, the U Cre-8 line represents a HUGE crux of my financial livelihood. I’ve worked incredibly hard to to make it such a viable success and I can’t allow another organization to infringe on its name. I’m well aware of the potential battle this injunction could erupt into, especially considering the financial backing of my opposition (they boast having a million dollar fund!) and the celebrity support they’ve secured (Neal Adams and Kevin Smith). But, the work I’ve accomplished so far deserves no less than a fight to the finish to keep the U Cre-8 name alive and thriving. So far, my attempts to address this matter have yet to yield any results, making my intent to file not only practical, but necessary. Still, I’m confident this matter can be worked out for the best for all involved.

Stay tuned to www.vantageinhouse.blogspot.com for updates as the situation progresses.

I think people are cooling off on The Avengers 8 Bit Challenge...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:33:08 -0400

I think people are cooling off on The Avengers 8 Bit Challenge sets — I got what equated to a few sad faces for the selections at a recent show. So I decided to NIX those prints and come up with a BRAND NEW SET! Inspired by the upcoming Iron Man 3 (Marvel Studios), this batch is order specific — with only THE BEST pieces going to players who are in it for the long haul! Do you dare to play — CAN YOU HANDLE YO’ BIT-NESS??! (Lol)

Had some GREAT fun at the Lexington Comic & Toy Fair this...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:17:22 -0400

Had some GREAT fun at the Lexington Comic & Toy Fair this past weekend — so much, I had to bust these 4 designs out in honor of some of the other guests and fans!!

From Star Wars: Darth Vader

From Power Rangers: Bulk, Skull and Rita Repulsa

The VIP52 storm continues — this time, paying homage to DC...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:11:36 -0500

The VIP52 storm continues — this time, paying homage to DC Comics’ Green Lantern series! This one certainly ranks for me, because I busted out THREE new designs to complete it: Red Lantern leader, Atrocitus, Blue Lantern Saint Walker and the Purple Lantern wielding, Star Sapphire!

Get a print at my Etsy store TODAY!

I forgot to put this up! My VIP52 continues with this Sailor...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:11:41 -0500

I forgot to put this up! My VIP52 continues with this Sailor Moon inspired print! Check it out!!!

Just some 8 bit action I did today! Jessica Drew and Julia...

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:29:55 -0500

Just some 8 bit action I did today! Jessica Drew and Julia Carpenter — the Spider-Women!

I’m LOVING this Warhol-esque thing I started last week....

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:35:28 -0500

I’m LOVING this Warhol-esque thing I started last week. So, let the magic continue with this weeks VIP52 installment on my Etsy — TMNT ft. the NEWEST 8 bit addition: The Shredder!

With such a limited quantity, I expect them to go FAST, so grab you a print, ASAP!

I’m back with the comic characters!!! I’m doing a...

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:49:05 -0500

I’m back with the comic characters!!! I’m doing a HUGE push to get some more Marvel comic characters done (since there are SO MANY people have wanted to see)! I’m starting off with the other Summers brother, Havok (Alex Summers) in both his initial costume and the classic X-Factor suit! Look for more SOON!!!

The NEWEST piece in my Etsy store! Only 5 available! If you...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:13:02 -0500

The NEWEST piece in my Etsy store! Only 5 available! If you loved the X-Men in the early 90’s its a MUST HAVE!!!

Something new I’ve been working on…

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:12:45 -0500

Something new I’ve been working on…

Show your love with some 8 Bit Valentines! This is the 2nd vol....

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:14:14 -0500

Show your love with some 8 Bit Valentines! This is the 2nd vol. of 8 bit couples, with this set featuring more of comics GREATEST couples!

Apollo & Midnighter

Atom Eve & Invincible

Big Barda & Mr. Miracle

Batman & Catwoman

Emma Frost & Cyclops

Daredevil & Elektra

Ron Weasley & Hermione Granger

Hawkeye & Mockingbird

Sailor Moon & Tuxedo Mask

Spiderman & Mary Jane Watson

Nightwing & Starfire

Elongated Man & Sue Dibny

Sets are $10 each and you can also check out vol. 1 HERE!

“The path of the righteous is beset on all sides by the...

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:03:00 -0500

“The path of the righteous is beset on all sides by the inequities and the tyranny of evil men…” - Ezekiel 25:17

The movie love continues hard with this piece feat. John Travolta and Sam Jackson in their icon roles as Vincent and Jules from Pulp Fiction!

And check out the VIP52 entry this week at my Etsy store, where I pay tribute to Sam Jackson with a collection of 8 Bit characters!

I hope my boredom is your reward! Since I’m kinda in a...

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:15:17 -0500

I hope my boredom is your reward! Since I’m kinda in a movie mode, I decided to bang out a piece inspired by Edward Scissorhands — it’s been AGES since I’ve wanted that, but it’s always had a special place in my heart!

I’m watching Raiders of the Lost Ark and I just had to do...

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:36:52 -0500

I’m watching Raiders of the Lost Ark and I just had to do this one! I’m a Temple of Doom fan, so expect some Short Round action to follow soon — INDY, COVER YOUR HEART!!! Lol